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Moneyball

We look at revenue-sharing deals in college sports.

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The Deadly Choice Facing Many Gazans, and a New Disclosure of ‘Concerning’ A.I. Behavior

Plus, the rise of shopping sites that don’t sell anything.

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Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’

Speaking to the European Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country.

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The Fed Raised Rates. What Comes Next?

Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, on Wednesday left open-ended how much more interest rates may have to rise to tame inflation.

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Global Economy Is Running Out of Wiggle Room

Many countries blunted the most painful effects of the energy shock from the war in Iran. But prices remain elevated and risks are multiplying.

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Who Will Win the Midterms? Republicans Are Reeling.

The party is putting up a costly defense of states and districts that President Trump won easily in 2024. And in places like Georgia, strategists wonder if it’s too late.

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Jewish Leaders in Michigan Urge Support for El-Sayed’s Senate Bid

The public petition comes after other Michigan Jews registered their discontent with Abdul El-Sayed, the state’s Democratic Senate nominee.

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Trump Sanctions on Cuba Strands Thousands Of Shipping Containers

The U.S. says its sanctions are not aimed at depriving Cuba of essential goods. Thousands of stranded shipping containers tell a different story.

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Weird and Wonderful, the Lucas Museum Lands in L.A.

A billion-dollar behemoth that looks like a spaceship houses the art collection of the “Star Wars” filmmaker George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson. It’s an instant landmark.

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Democrats Hope Voting Rights Decision Will Drive Black Turnout in South

Black Democratic candidates for governor, the Senate and the House are hoping that attacks on Black representation will bring out Black voters in November.

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Before My Dad Died by Suicide, He Recorded 694 Videos to Help Me Understand Why

A 35-foot fall didn’t kill Michael Wagner. The nearly 18-year failure of the safety net did. Before he died, he recorded 694 videos explaining how.

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Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns

In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court’s chief judge last winter, called the administration’s actions “a grave threat to the rule of law.”

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How Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s Writings Help Explain A.I. Fears

The collected essays of Dario Amodei help explain why some people are so worried about artificial intelligence.

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Late Night Slams Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian-Funded Wedding Party

“Here comes the bribe, from a Russian guy,” Josh Johnson sang in response to news that a Russian businessman helped pay for the event.

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King Charles Meets With A.I. Executives About Safety Risks

The gathering in Scotland brings together industry leaders amid a growing debate about the safety risks of unchecked artificial intelligence.

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The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power

The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.

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The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power

The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.

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State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials

The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.

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How Ed Sheeran’s Tour Turned Into a Clash Over Palestinians and Antisemitism

Four supporting acts dropped out of Sheeran’s tour, citing the right to free speech after the rapper Macklemore was removed over pro-Palestinian comments he had made onstage.

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The L.A. Helicopter Crash Highlights a Sky Full of Hazards

The fatal crash of a news helicopter in Los Angeles on Tuesday brought to light the dangers such aircraft face in big cities.

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OpenAI Discloses Six New Incidents of ‘Concerning' A.I. Behavior

The artificial intelligence company also released a framework for reporting when its systems go wrong.

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Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.

The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.

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Trump’s Latest Threats Loom Over Fed’s Interest Rate Decision

This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday.

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Human-Caused Warming Played ‘Very Strong’ Role in Himalayan Floods, Report Finds

Rising temperatures contributed to the disaster by destabilizing the permafrost and ice around the collapsed rock, scientists concluded.

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China Cares More About A.I. Victory Than Safety

The coming US-China talks will do nothing to address A.I. risks.

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House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity Costs

The measure would direct state regulators to consider rules requiring data centers to cover higher energy costs, but it would not compel them to do so.

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Fed Raises Interest Rates

Also, Saudi Arabia is scrambling to restore its oil supply. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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Takeaways From a Wild Primary Season

A look back at the good, the bad and the bizarre from the battles that helped set the stage for the coming midterms.

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Peter Max, Trippy Artist of Counterculture Era and Beyond, Dies at 88

With work that breathed the spirit of the 1960s, he became fabulously wealthy from licensing his paintings and posters in all their euphoric Day-Glo glory.

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Mamdani Must Turn Over Communications With Rent Board, Judge Says

New York landlords are seeking to invalidate a city panel’s vote to freeze rents on rent-stabilized homes, arguing that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office improperly influenced the panel.

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